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Proficiency Scales

National Proficiency Scales and Spanish Power

If you’re wondering how the Spanish Power program aligns with national standards, this chart will give you a clear picture. Below, we compare our four program levels to the two most widely recognized language proficiency scales in the United States: ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and ILR (Interagency Language Roundtable). These frameworks are used by schools, universities, government agencies, and corporations to assess real-world language ability. Use this chart to see where you might land upon completing each level of Spanish Power.

While these comparisons are not exact and results may vary from student to student, the chart reflects typical outcomes for learners who are consistent and complete each level of the program as designed. In most cases, students who engage consistently with the Spanish Power system, especially those who use tutoring, virtual tutoring, and guided support, will reach the corresponding ACTFL or ILR level shown. Their abilities will closely match the descriptions provided.

Basic

Description: Functional in most everyday conversations. Knows 12 essential verb patterns (2 present, 3 future, 7 past). Holds a working vocabulary of 400–500 words. Can ask and answer basic questions, express needs, and describe simple events with clarity in familiar settings.

ILR Equivalent: Level 1

ACTFL Equivalent: Intermediate Low to Intermediate Mid

Intermediate

Description: Able to sustain conversations on familiar topics with moderate fluency. Uses reflexive pronouns, comparisons, and object structures. Begins using the present subjunctive. Can express personal opinions and preferences and function across multiple time frames.

ILR Equivalent:Level 1+ to 2

ACTFL Equivalent:Intermediate Mid to Intermediate High

Advanced

Description: Speaks in connected paragraphs with consistent control over past, present, and future tenses. Expresses abstract ideas and opinions. Can manage social and workplace interactions and follow most conversations, even unexpected turns.

ILR Equivalent:Level 2+ to 3

ACTFL Equivalent: Advanced Low to Advanced Mid

Expert

Description: Communicates fluently and confidently in personal, professional, and abstract settings. Understands most native speakers without difficulty. Capable of persuasion, nuance, and emotional expression, even in fast-paced or unfamiliar conversations.

ILR Equivalent:Level 3+ to 4

ACTFL Equivalent: Advanced High with the rare student reaching Superior.

Learn More About Language Proficiency Standards

If you’re interested in diving deeper into the national proficiency frameworks referenced above, here are the official resources for both ACTFL and ILR:

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The fluency score shows how smoothly and naturally students speak. It measures their pacing—how often they pause, how long the pauses last, and how evenly their speech flows. Speaking too slowly, pausing too much, or sounding choppy will lower their score. Speaking with a steady rhythm and minimal awkward breaks will raise it. It’s not about speed—it’s about natural flow. To see a specific student´s score, click on the link that says, ¨view details for each student.¨
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Mastery Badges are earned by demonstrating true understanding and skill in key areas of the course. These badges aren’t just about finishing tasks—they’re about getting it right. Whether it’s nailing pronunciation, scoring high on quizzes, or mastering specific grammar or vocabulary, Mastery Badges show that you didn’t just go through the motions, you mastered the material.
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Movement Badges are earned by staying active and consistent in your learning journey. Every time you show up, complete lessons, participate in practice sessions, or engage in conversations, you’re making progress—and we recognize that with badges. These badges are not about perfection; they’re about momentum.
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Spanish Power is a comprehensive course that progresses from Basic to Expert levels, with 12 structured lessons in each level. The four levels are Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert. Each level builds step by step toward Spanish language mastery.

Depending on the learner’s goals, aptitude, and available time, a healthy pace ranges from two to six lessons per month. Each lesson takes the average learner about three hours to complete, with the option to invest additional time practicing with their virtual tutor.

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Students can enhance their learning by practicing directly with our virtual tutors. While not human, these tutors are highly humanized and engaging. Voices are available in accents from Mexico and Costa Rica.

Practice sessions are designed to reinforce specific lesson content or focus on key subjects from the course, providing targeted and immersive Spanish language development. After each session, students can review all their answers and even grade their pronunciation using voice samples from their own responses, giving them valuable insight into their progress and areas for improvement.

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Students can build real conversational confidence through our virtual tutoring conversation sessions. These interactive sessions simulate natural dialogue with humanized virtual tutors, allowing students to apply what they´ve learned in dynamic, real-time exchanges.

Conversations are guided by specific course themes and vocabulary, with voice options in accents from Mexico and Costa Rica. After each session, students receive specific feedback on their ability to comprehend and engage in the conversation, helping them improve fluency, listening skills, and spontaneous expression.

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This section displays the average quiz score of your students based on completed lessons in Spanish Power. Quizzes are included at the end of each lesson, but only for students enrolled in the Certification Tier of the Spanish Power Experience. Students in the Core or Conversation Tiers do not have access to these quizzes.

A score between 14 and 17 out of 20 earns a Movement Badge, indicating solid progress. Scores of 18 or 19 earn a Mastery Badge, reflecting a high level of understanding. A perfect score of 20 earns the Perfect Quiz Badge. All badges are dated and personalized with the student’s name for authentication and recognition of achievement.

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This section displays the average exam grade of your students based on full certification exams. These exams, both written and verbal, are administered at the end of each level and are available exclusively to students in the Certification Tier of the Spanish Power Experience. They are comprehensive assessments designed to fully evaluate each student’s language ability.

A minimum score of 80 percent is required to pass, earn certification, and advance to the next level of instruction. Scores between 80 and 93 receive a Movement Badge. Scores above 94 are recognized as Mastery on the certificate and also earn a Mastery Badge. A perfect score of 100 percent earns a Perfect Exam Badge, along with special recognition printed on the certificate itself.

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This section shows each student’s progression against their personalized goal over the last four weeks. When a student begins the course, they set a monthly lesson goal based on how many Spanish Power lessons they aim to complete each month. This metric tracks how closely their actual progress aligns with that goal.

For example, if a student sets a goal of completing 3 lessons per month and completes 2.8, they are 0.2 lessons behind their stated goal. If they complete 3.5, they are 0.5 lessons ahead of goal. This helps both students and coaches stay aligned with learning expectations and make timely adjustments when needed.

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Your session preferences let you customize how you interact with your tutor. The default setup is designed for smoother performance and faster feedback. By default, the tutor’s voice is muted to help sessions process more quickly, but you can enable it anytime if you prefer spoken feedback.

Your voice recordings are set by default for review before upload, allowing you to listen, confirm, and adjust your answer. When reviewing, the playback text appears in the box next to the microphone so you can easily check what you said. If you prefer a faster rhythm, you can switch to automatic upload so your response sends immediately. This option works best if you want to keep the session moving with more flow and interactivity.

You can also mute response sounds, keep the tutor’s feedback speed at a natural pace, and receive both coaching and scoring feedback. Scoring feedback explains where points were deducted and why, helping you improve with each exercise. If you skip scoring feedback during the session, you’ll still receive a summary report after all 10 exercises showing your scores for each one. These defaults create an efficient, focused, and flexible learning experience.

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1. Voice-Only Experience: To build real fluency, all responses must be spoken out loud. This is a voice-only exercise; typing is not allowed.

2. Start Recording: Click the green button to begin speaking. When recording starts, the button will turn red and pulse so you know the system is listening.

3. Speak the Complete Sentence: Say the entire sentence clearly and confidently.

4. Stop Recording: When you finish speaking, click the red button to stop the recording. If you do not stop it manually, the recording will automatically stop after six seconds. Your answer will then upload automatically.

5. Review Answer Before Upload (Optional): Turn on the review toggle to see what the system captured. Click the upload button to the right to submit your answer. If you want to change your response, simply record again.

6. Coaching Hints: If your response needs a small correction, your coach will give a brief spoken observation and an on-screen hint. Pay attention to these cues; they will help you improve in the moment.

7. Three Attempts to Master: If the correct answer is not reached by the third attempt, a Go Deeper button will appear. Click it for focused feedback on your last attempt and the option to ask follow-up questions.

8. Session Summary: Complete all six exercises in a round to receive your performance summary, including feedback on pronunciation and fluency.

Spanish Power Course
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Spanish Power is a comprehensive course that progresses from Basic to Expert levels, with 12 structured lessons in each level. The four levels are Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert. Each level builds step by step toward Spanish language mastery.

Depending on the learner’s goals, aptitude, and available time, a healthy pace ranges from two to six lessons per month. Each lesson takes the average learner about three hours to complete, with the option to invest additional time practicing with their virtual tutor.

Virtual Tutoring Practice
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You can enhance your learning by practicing directly with our virtual tutors. While not human, these tutors are highly humanized and engaging, with voices in accents from Mexico and Costa Rica.

Practice sessions reinforce specific lesson content or key subjects from the course, providing targeted and immersive Spanish language development. After each session, you can review your answers and receive a pronunciation grade, giving you valuable insight into your progress and areas for improvement.

Virtual Tutoring Conversation
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You can build real conversational confidence through our virtual tutoring conversation sessions. These interactive sessions simulate natural dialogue with humanized virtual tutors, allowing you to apply what you´ve learned in dynamic, real-time exchanges.

Conversations are guided by specific course themes and vocabulary, with voice options in accents from Mexico and Costa Rica. After each session, you will receive targeted feedback on your ability to comprehend and engage in conversation, helping you improve fluency, listening skills, and spontaneous expression.

Average Exam Grades
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This section displays the average exam grade of your students based on full certification exams. These exams, both written and verbal, are administered at the end of each level and are available exclusively to students in the Certification Tier of the Spanish Power Experience. They are comprehensive assessments designed to fully evaluate each student’s language ability.

A minimum score of 80 percent is required to pass, earn certification, and advance to the next level of instruction. Scores between 80 and 93 receive a Movement Badge. Scores above 94 are recognized as Mastery on the certificate and also earn a Mastery Badge. A perfect score of 100 percent earns a Perfect Exam Badge, along with special recognition printed on the certificate itself.

Pronunciation Score
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Your pronunciation score shows how clearly and correctly you speak. It looks at how well you say each sound and word (accuracy), how smoothly you speak (fluency), if you say all the required words (completeness), and how natural your rhythm and tone are (prosody). It reflects how closely you sound to a native speaker overall.
Average Quiz Scores
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This section displays the average quiz score of your students based on completed lessons in Spanish Power. Quizzes are included at the end of each lesson, but only for students enrolled in the Certification Tier of the Spanish Power Experience. Students in the Core or Conversation Tiers do not have access to these quizzes.

A score between 14 and 17 out of 20 earns a Movement Badge, indicating solid progress. Scores of 18 or 19 earn a Mastery Badge, reflecting a high level of understanding. A perfect score of 20 earns the Perfect Quiz Badge. All badges are dated and personalized with the student’s name for authentication and recognition of achievement.

Fluency Score
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Your fluency score shows how smoothly and naturally you speak. It measures your pacing—how often you pause, how long the pauses last, and how evenly your speech flows. Speaking too slowly, pausing too much, or sounding choppy will lower your score. Speaking with a steady rhythm and minimal awkward breaks will raise it. It’s not about speed—it’s about natural flow.
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We are here to help and serve you! Just because you have a fully functional virtual tutor doesn´t mean we aren´t human. It just means we are leveraging technology so you can get the optimal amount of practice and guidance you need. If you need us for any reason, please reach out. Your Success Coach actively reviews your progress and should be your primary outreach for any needs.
Movement Badges
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Movement Badges are earned by staying active and consistent in your learning journey. Every time you show up, complete lessons, participate in practice sessions, or engage in conversations, you’re making progress—and we recognize that with badges. These badges are not about perfection; they’re about momentum.
Mastery Badges
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Mastery Badges are earned by demonstrating true understanding and skill in key areas of the course. These badges aren’t just about finishing tasks—they’re about getting it right. Whether it’s nailing pronunciation, scoring high on quizzes, or mastering specific grammar or vocabulary, Mastery Badges show that you didn’t just go through the motions, you mastered the material.
Certificates Earned
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These certificates link directly to each certificate authorization page. We encourage you to link to these pages on your LinkedIn account as an official certification. Instructions to do so are on the authorization page for each certificate.

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This section displays the average quiz score of your students based on completed lessons in Spanish Power. Quizzes are included at the end of each lesson, but only for students enrolled in the Certification Tier of the Spanish Power Experience. Students in the Core or Conversation Tiers do not have access to these quizzes.

A score between 14 and 17 out of 20 earns a Movement Badge, indicating solid progress. Scores of 18 or 19 earn a Mastery Badge, reflecting a high level of understanding. A perfect score of 20 earns the Perfect Quiz Badge. All badges are dated and personalized with the student’s name for authentication and recognition of achievement.

Quiz Scores
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This section displays the average exam grade of your students based on full certification exams. These exams, both written and verbal, are administered at the end of each level and are available exclusively to students in the Certification Tier of the Spanish Power Experience. They are comprehensive assessments designed to fully evaluate each student’s language ability.

A minimum score of 80 percent is required to pass, earn certification, and advance to the next level of instruction. Scores between 80 and 93 receive a Movement Badge. Scores above 94 are recognized as Mastery on the certificate and also earn a Mastery Badge. A perfect score of 100 percent earns a Perfect Exam Badge, along with special recognition printed on the certificate itself.

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This section shows each student’s progression against their personalized goal over the last four weeks. When a student begins the course, they set a monthly lesson goal based on how many Spanish Power lessons they aim to complete each month. This metric tracks how closely their actual progress aligns with that goal.

For example, if a student sets a goal of completing 3 lessons per month and completes 2.8, they are 0.2 lessons behind their stated goal. If they complete 3.5, they are 0.5 lessons ahead of goal. This helps both students and coaches stay aligned with learning expectations and make timely adjustments when needed.

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This is the total number of active students in the program. To be considered active, a student must have progressed at least one full lesson in the Spanish Power course within the last four weeks.

Inactive Students
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This is the number of students who are still enrolled in the program and presently paying. We are working to get them active, but as of this report date, they have not progressed in the Spanish Power course at least one lesson in the last four weeks.

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These students have been deactivated from the program based on their request to retire from the program. They are no longer being billed. If they return back to the program in the future, they will need to resubscribe to the program.

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Pronunciation:
Pronunciation looks at how clearly your Spanish sounds when you speak. It considers your vowels, consonants, stress, and overall clarity. The higher your score, the closer your pronunciation is to a native speaker.

Fluency:
Fluency looks at how smoothly and naturally you speak Spanish. It considers your pacing, pauses, and overall flow. The higher your score, the more natural and confident your speech sounds to a native listener.

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Pronunciation:
Pronunciation looks at how clearly your Spanish sounds when you speak. It considers your vowels, consonants, stress, and overall clarity. The higher your score, the closer your pronunciation is to a native speaker.

Fluency:
Fluency looks at how smoothly and naturally you speak Spanish. It considers your pacing, pauses, and overall flow. The higher your score, the more natural and confident your speech sounds to a native listener.